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Martin p Xciter User Manual

Martin p Xciter User Manual (120 pages)

Brand: Martin p | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 1.81 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1. Introduction

7
- Naming Conventions Used in this Manual
  7
- Safety
  8
  - Important Safety Instructions
    8
Chapter 2. Installation

11
- Hardware
  11
  - Power Connection
    11
    
    Installing a Plug on the Power Cable
    11
  - DMX Connection
    11
    
    Devices
    12
    
    DMX-In Behavior
    12
  - MIDI Connection
    12
  - AUDIO Connection
    12
  - I²C Expansion
    13
  - USB Link to PC
    13
  - Desk Light or Littlite
    13
- Software
  13
Chapter 3. The Xciter Philosophy

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- Show Elements
  17
  - Scene
    17
  - Sequence
    17
- Ways of Running Show Elements
  18
  - Cue
    18
  - Playback
    18
  - Cue List
    19
- Tools for Flexible Shows
  20
  - Effect Generator
    20
  - Effect Macros
    20
  - Preset
    20
- Behavior of Show Elements
  21
  - Process Priority
    21
  - Dimmer Channels Are HTP
    22
  - Transparency
    22
  - Default
    22
  - Background Scene
    23
- Sequence Transparency Across Cues
  23
Chapter 4. Power On/Off

25
- Power on
  25
- Power off
  25
Chapter 5. Joystick Operation

27
- Operation in the Programmer
  27
- Operation in Cue (Run Mode)
  27
Chapter 6. Desk Light Operation

29
Chapter 7. Multiple Shows

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- Select Show
  31
- Remove Show
  31
Chapter 8. Setup Menu

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- Fixture Library
  34
- Patch
  38
  - Selecting a Patch
    38
  - Copying a Patch
    39
  - About Physical Channels and Logical Channels
    40
  - Fixture Patch
    40
    
    Patch Fixtures
    41
    
    Edit a Patched Fixture Number
    42
    
    Clear Patch Data
    43
  - Dimmer Patch
    43
    
    Changing the Default Channel Names
    45
    
    Soft Patch
    46
    
    Soft Patch, Advanced Settings
    48
    
    Soft Patch, Limits
    50
  - DA Patch
    51
- Auto-Start
  53
- Access Level
  54
  - Different Modes for Different People
    54
    
    Programmer Mode
    54
    
    Operator Mode
    54
    
    Dummy Mode
    54
  - Changing User Modes
    54
    
    From Programmer to Other
    54
    
    From Other to Programmer
    55
  - Password
    55
- File Manager
  56
  - Defrag
    56
  - Format Flash
    56
- Advanced Setup
  57
  - DMX Config
    57
  - MIDI Key Association
    57
  - MIDI PB Behavior
    58
- Joystick Calibration
  60
- Test
  61
  - Key / Fader Test
    61
    
    Key Test
    61
    
    Fader and Joystick Test
    61
    
    DMX Test
    61
  - Other Tests
    62
Chapter 9. Program Features

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- Select/Deselect Device
  63
- Select/Deselect Range
  63
- Selection Behavior
  63
  - Inclusive
    63
  - Exclusive
    63
- Device Groups
  64
- Fixture or Dimmer Information
  64
- The Programmer
  64
  - Active Versus Transparent Channels
    64
  - Handling Logical Channels
    65
  - Switching between DMX and Percentage Values
    65
  - Channel Status Indicators
    65
  - A Two Layered Programmer
    66
  - Presets
    67
  - Undo Function
    67
- Scene / Sequence Editor
  67
  - Toggle DMX / Percentage Display
    68
  - Add, Insert and Modify Scenes
    68
  - Modify Scene and Fade Time
    69
  - Fade Curve
    70
  - Preview Sequence
    71
  - Lamp Procedures
    71
  - Invert
    72
  - Fan Control
    72
  - Copy/Paste Scene
    73
    
    Copy a Scene to the Clipboard
    73
    
    Paste a Scene from the Clipboard
    74
Chapter 10. Effect Generator

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Chapter 11. Effect Generator Examples

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Chapter 12. Effect Macros

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- Create an Effect Macro
  89
- Recall an Effect Macro
  89
- Important to Know
  89
Chapter 13. Storing to Memory

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- Store as Sequence
  91
- Store as Background Scene
  92
  - Assign Directly to Cue
    92
- Store as Preset
  92
- Update
  93
Chapter 14. Editing Existing Elements

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- Edit Menu from Default
  95
  - Edit Sequence
    95
  - Edit Background Scene
    95
  - Edit Preset
    95
- Quick Edit During Show
  95
  - Edit Cue Sequence
    95
  - Edit Background Scene
    96
  - Edit Playback Sequence
    96
Chapter 15. Run Mode Features

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- Basic Cue Dialog
  97
  - Activate - Deactivate Sequences
    97
  - Sequence Trigger and Step Mode
    98
    
    Internal Trigger
    98
    
    Manual Trigger
    99
    
    None (no Trigger)
    99
    
    BPM Trigger
    99
    
    Audio Trigger
    99
    
    One-Shot Freeze Step Mode
    99
    
    One-Shot Release Step Mode
    99
- Extended Cue Dialog
  99
  - Add/Replace Background Scene
    100
  - Add/Replace Sequence
    100
  - Remove BG Scenes And/Or Sequences from Cue
    101
  - Assign Sequences to Faders
    101
  - Link a Playback Bank to a Cue
    102
    
    Audio Settings
    102
- Store Run Mode Settings
  103
- Playback Controls
  103
  - Activate, Deactivate and Bump Override Playbacks
    103
  - Sequence Trigger and Step Modes
    104
  - Capturing the Value
    104
  - Auto Lock
    104
- Cue Lists
  104
  - Cue List Selection
    104
  - Create a New Cue List
    105
  - Run Cue List
    106
  - Clear Cue List
    106
  - Edit an Existing Cue List
    106
Chapter 16. Direct Access Features

109
Chapter 17. PC Software

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- Launch the Application
  111
- Firmware
  111
- Library
  112
  - Add a Fixture Definition
    112
  - Remove a Fixture Definition
    113
  - Export to Lib
    113
- Backup / Restore
  113
  - Backup
    114
  - Restore
    114
- Offline Features
  114
Chapter 18. Specifications - Xciter

115

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